Domesticated thousands of years ago by frankincense traders, who trained the gangly cud-chewer to make the long and arduous journey from southern Arabia to the northern regions of the Middle East, the camel went on to become the desert dweller's primary source of transport, shade, milk, meat, wool and hides. In technologically-advanced Saudi Arabia, even the Bedouin are not as dependent on the ...

Child slaves are forced to work as jockeys in the sport of camel racing in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and around the Middle East. Oil money is used to buy children from the Indian subcontinent.

The International Order of Camel Jockeys is a non-profit organization comprised of jockeys and jockey supporters. It was formed in 1970 under Nevada law for the purpose of having fun and promoting the great sport of camel racing. 2000-2001 Officers: President Dennis Allyn Vice President Kristy Bond Secretary Mary Bond Treasurer Noelle young Sergeant-at-Arms Mike Jennings Historian Brandi Lee ...